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Deezer vs Amazon Music

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Deezer

Software

All the music you love

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Amazon Music logo

Amazon Music

Software

Unlimited music for every moment

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Deezer pricing and currency are region-locked - the vendor page serves localized pricing rather than a single global figure; Amazon Music amazon Music Unlimited is required for on-demand access to the 100 million song catalogue, ad-free podcasts and Audible audiobooks
  • They diverge on capability: Deezer covers Radio, Amazon Music covers HD audio.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deezer and Amazon Music actually diverge.

Attributes where Deezer and Amazon Music differ
AttributeDeezerAmazon Music
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Fire-tv, Echo

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2007).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Deezer

  • Radio
  • HiFi audio
  • Smart speakers
  • Car systems
  • Private sessions
  • Desktop support

Only in Amazon Music

  • HD audio
  • Alexa integration
  • Echo devices
  • Fire TV
  • Alexa
  • Amazon account security
  • Fire-tv support
  • Echo support

Both cover

  • Music streaming
  • Podcasts
  • Family controls
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Deezer

  • Ad-free on-demand music streaming with offline downloadsnot Amazon Music
  • Multi-user household streaming via the Family plannot Amazon Music
  • Two-person households via the Duo plannot Amazon Music
  • Higher-fidelity/lossless audio streaming on Premiumnot Amazon Music

Amazon Music

  • On-demand music streaming across phone, watch and speakersnot Deezer
  • Listening to podcasts and Audible audiobooks in one appnot Deezer
  • Offline playback for subscribersnot Deezer

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Deezer

  • Pricing and currency are region-locked - the vendor page serves localized pricing rather than a single global figure
  • Free tier excludes ad-free listening, offline downloads, and high-fidelity/lossless audio
  • Multiple similarly named tiers (Premium, Duo, Family) differentiated mainly by account count

Amazon Music

  • Amazon Music Unlimited is required for on-demand access to the 100 million song catalogue, ad-free podcasts and Audible audiobooks
  • Unlimited skips require the Amazon Music Unlimited subscription
  • Subscriptions bought through iTunes renew automatically each month unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends
  • The account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of each membership period
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

Deezer

Free
  • Premium$23.99/month
  • Duo$29.99/month
  • Family$35.99/month
    • Up to 6 accounts

Amazon Music

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited selection
    • Ads
  • Unlimited$9.99/month
    • Full catalog
    • HD audio

Which should you pick?

Choose Deezer if

  • You need radio.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want hifi audio.
Deezer review

Choose Amazon Music if

  • You need hd audio.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Fire-tv, Echo.
  • You also want alexa integration.
Amazon Music review

Questions people ask

Is Deezer or Amazon Music better?
Neither clearly leads. Deezer starts at Free and Amazon Music at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deezer or Amazon Music?
Deezer starts at Free and Amazon Music at Free.
Does Deezer or Amazon Music run on more platforms?
Deezer runs on Web, iOS, Android. Amazon Music runs on Web, Ios, Android, Fire-tv, Echo.
Can I use Deezer for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Deezer best used for?
Deezer is most often used for ad-free on-demand music streaming with offline downloads, multi-user household streaming via the family plan, two-person households via the duo plan, higher-fidelity/lossless audio streaming on premium. Of those, ad-free on-demand music streaming with offline downloads and multi-user household streaming via the family plan are not what Amazon Music is typically brought in for.
What can Deezer do that Amazon Music cannot?
Deezer covers Radio, HiFi audio, Smart speakers, Car systems. Amazon Music covers HD audio, Alexa integration, Echo devices, Fire TV. Both handle Music streaming, Podcasts, Family controls, Web support.
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